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Almond Apricot Amaretti

Hands down, my family’s favorite holiday cookie! Amaretti are traditional Italian cookies made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites.  If you buy amaretti they are usually quite crispy and crunchy.  These amaretti are soft and chewy on the inside and … Continue reading

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Deviled Eggs Can Be Chic

This is my all-time most popular post! It has been reblogged, shared, and pinned on Pinterest over 3,000 times. Pretty cool.  Happy Easter! Most people feel that using a piping bag for any reason is too much work, too fussy, … Continue reading

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Almond Apricot Amaretti

Hands down, my family’s favorite holiday cookie! Amaretti are traditional Italian cookies made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites.  If you buy amaretti they are usually quite crispy and crunchy.  These amaretti are soft and chewy on the inside and … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch Americano

If you are hosting Easter Brunch, consider this departure from the usual Mimosa.  Martha Stewart featured this cocktail in her April issue and it is a winner!  I love the bitterness and vivid color of Campari. Martha’s recipe calls for … Continue reading

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Easter Recipe Round Up

One week until Easter.  Here are my favorite recipes and ideas for your holiday! Coconut Easter Basket Cupcakes Deviled Eggs Can be Chic How To Make A Peeps Wreath Easter Egg Dye From The Pantry Apricot Glazed Ham Spring Garden Deviled … Continue reading

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Almond Apricot Amaretti

Amaretti are traditional Italian cookies made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites.  If you buy amaretti they are usually quite crispy and crunchy.  These amaretti are soft and chewy on the inside and a bit crisp around the edges.  In … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

This recipe comes from my friend Joelle.  She inspires me to create really great tasting vegan dishes.  When she brought these cupcakes to work one day I honestly couldn’t believe they were vegan.  Don’t make these because they’re vegan, make … Continue reading

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Spring Garden Deviled Eggs

These beautiful little blooming deviled eggs are fully edible.  Wild violets are a terrific addition to salads or cakes.  Why not use them to decorate deviled eggs?  Be sure they haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals before picking.  Use chives … Continue reading

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Apricot Glazed Ham

Don’t be seduced by the convenience of a spiral sliced ham.  You can do better!  This is so easy it barely counts as a recipe.  Yet it yields a succulent, juicy ham that you can be proud to serve.  Look … Continue reading

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How to Make a Peeps Wreath

So I got it in my head that I needed to make a wreath out of Peeps last Easter.  I don’t know where it came from, just a need to decorate for the season I guess.  This project cost me … Continue reading

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